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EdgeDB

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EdgeDB is an open-source database that builds on Postgres with a powerful object-relational data model, declarative schema, and composable query language. It eliminates the ORM, JSON boilerplate, and N+1 query problem.

Location
San Francisco, USA
Raised
$15M
Stage
Series B
Founded
2019
Category
Open Source
Funding
VC-backed
Team
50-100

Funding figures as of Jul 2025 ยท not independently verified

Founders of EdgeDB

  • Elvis Pranskevichus
  • Yury Selivanov

Investors backing EdgeDB

  • Neon

Frequently asked questions

What does EdgeDB do?

EdgeDB is an open-source database that builds on Postgres with a powerful object-relational data model, declarative schema, and composable query language. It eliminates the ORM, JSON boilerplate, and N+1 query problem.

Where is EdgeDB based?

EdgeDB is based in San Francisco, USA.

When was EdgeDB founded?

EdgeDB was founded in 2019.

How much has EdgeDB raised?

EdgeDB has raised $15M in their Series B round as of Jul 2025.

Who founded EdgeDB?

EdgeDB was founded by Elvis Pranskevichus, Yury Selivanov.

Who has invested in EdgeDB?

EdgeDB is backed by Neon.

How EdgeDB would pitch themselves

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01Target customer

Developers + open-source communities + enterprises wanting an OSS-first tool in this category, with optional commercial support.

02Problem they solve

EdgeDB is an open-source database that builds on Postgres with a powerful object-relational data model, declarative schema, and composable query language. It eliminates the ORM, JSON boilerplate, and N+1 query problem. The category has historically been served by tools that miss the modern workflow this product is built around.

03Key differentiator

EdgeDB differentiates on a next-generation relational database. Backed by Neon, $15M raised โ€” the company has resources + validation to compound this thesis. Founded by Elvis Pranskevichus + team.

04Go-to-market strategy

Growth-stage GTM โ€” multi-channel revenue motion (direct enterprise sales, channel partnerships, marketplace listings). Vertical specialisation + verticalised AE teams targeting enterprise + mid-market.

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